Radio 1 controller Ben Cooper said: “Radio 1 is the soundtrack to young people’s lives in the UK and has been for the last 50 years, so it’s going to be a lot of fun reliving that pop culture and great music.”

Grimshaw added: “Radio 1 is the only station I’ve loyally listened to my whole life. From John Peel playing punk on night times and Sara Cox playing Missy [Elliott] on Breakfast – it was key in forming my musical education.

“I can’t wait to celebrate 50 years with the legend that is Tony Blackburn.”

The station also announced that Foo Fighters, Rag’N’Bone Man and Royal Blood will perform during Live Lounge Month, which will also be held in September.